by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 29, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Placental abruption or abruptio placenta is a detachment of the normally implanted placenta after a period of viability but before the baby is born. The period of viability varies in different countries based on NICU advancement. For instance, the fetus is viable...
by Kalkidan Sahle | Nov 28, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Internal Medicine
Anemia is defined as a reduction of the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood as measured by thehematocrit. And the most common type of anemia is iron deficiency anemia. What causes Iron deficiency anemia? Iron deficiency can result from Dietary lack Dietary lack is more...
by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 28, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics
Rh incompatibility means when a mother with RH negative blood type bears an RH positive baby. And Rh sensitization means when the mother produces an antibody against Rh antigen. Historical background – How Rh antigen Discovered? During 1940 scientists drow blood...
by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 17, 2020 | Dental Medicine, Disease and Treatment Section
Tooth decay (Dental caries) is defined as a microbiological disease of the hard structure of teeth, which results in localized demineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substances of the tooth. What are the causes of tooth decay? Dental...
by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 14, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Obstetrics and Gynecology
The menstrual cycle is a natural phenomenon that results in monthly uterine bleeding in women. And understanding a scientific explanation behind it helps you to know if yours is normal or not. Menus usually start around 10 -16 age ( menarche ) and stop at 45 -55 years...
by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 8, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Emergency Medicine
Heimlich maneuver is a procedure done on someone who is choking. According to the AHA report, the Heimlich maneuver has a success rate of 70 – 86% if done properly. It means if you do the proper Heimlich maneuver, you can save 86% of cases. It doesn’t need...
by Tinsae Zelalem | Nov 5, 2020 | Disease and Treatment Section, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Leopold Maneuver is a physical examination done for pregnant women by doctors and midwives. It helps to identify the lie and the presentation of the baby in the womb. And like any other physical examination, leopold maneuver also starts with an inspection. Inspection...
